CoronaKidRacing
About Me
I was born in 1961 in Long Beach, California to John & Lorraine Rice. Being the daughter of motocross pioneer John Rice, I grew up riding dirt bikes at an early age. In 1997, I started my own business called www.TRPro.com and when I'm not working on developing my clients websites and marketing motocross events, I am using my 30+ years of racing experience developing my business, www.TRPro.com.
Accomplishments
I, along with Bonnie Warch, were members of the first American Suzuki Women's Motocross Team during the late 80's, early 90's. The Team campaigned throughout the States, racing and developing a positive image for women racers abroad.
Shortly thereafter and with encouragement from several women motocross racers such as Gale Webb, Mercedes Gonzalez, KO Halfhill and Smart Girls Racing's, Augie Aususto, Bonnie and I developed the Women's Motocross Association "WMXA" in 1988. The WMXA venues ran in conjunction with California Racing Club program in Palmdale, CA. Three divisions were offered as women Novice, Intermediate and Expert riders lined the gate with more than 30 competitors ready to strut their stuff while enjoying the sport of motorcycle racing. The organization quickly expanded its' venues with events in conjunction with CMC, GFI and the famous Mammoth Mountain Mountain MX event.
With the addition of Brenda Hannah - a well known Women's Pro Jet-Ski Racer - the association quickly developed into a more well rounded organization known as the Women's International Motorsport Association "WIMSA" catering to Women's Motocross, Jet-Ski, and Auto racing. Mercedes Gonzales was actively competing in Altra-Light competition during the late Mickey Thompson's Off-Road Series, which enhanced the association as a whole.
In 1991, I was contacted by the Italian promoters wanting US involvement during their 1992 La Femme International Motocross Championships in Faenza, Italy. The US Women's MX Team concept began when Nadine Holbert of Houston, Texas and I contacted Elaine Ruff, then a Director of Operations for a high profile after-market company, to assist and support a team of US riders to race in the Italian Championships. That same year, the United States Women's Motocross Team was founded. The four pioneers representing the USA: Tami Rice - CA, Nadine Holbert - TX, Kristy Shealy - TX and Dee Ann Wood - TX went to Italy, and being the best of the best, placed in 3 of the top 5 positions!
After returning from competing in Italy, I approached my sponsor, Acerbis USA, with the concept of developing a women's chest protector to accommodate my needs as the chest protector I was using (designed for men) was not doing so. The protector was developed and known as the "Ladies Zoom". This protector is now known as the Acerbis "Ladies Fusion" and is worn by women motocross racers around the world.
When a second invitation arrived from Italy, Elaine Ruff contacted Kat Spann, owner and editor of the TEX-MX Newspaper also know as the Southern Dirt Bike Journal, to manage the newly founded U.S. Team. With support of after-market companies and the OEM's, it started to grow. Finally, there was a chance for women riders to gain the recognition and support not previously offered by the industry. This new concept spread and in 1996, the U.S. Women's Motorcycle League (WML) was born.
In 1999, Elaine Ruff turned the WML over to Miki Keller, who in 2004, desolved the WML and formed the new WMA (Women's Motocross Association). I am very proud to say that I worked along side Miki during her reign and have always supported the development of women's motocross.
Today, women's motocross is taken seriously, launching the circuit to a professional level. The WMX Championship Series is promoted by MX Sports which takes place in conjunction with premier amateur motocross events throughout the country.
For more information on WMX Pro Racing in the USA, please visit www.RaceWMX.com
Accomplishments
I, along with Bonnie Warch, were members of the first American Suzuki Women's Motocross Team during the late 80's, early 90's. The Team campaigned throughout the States, racing and developing a positive image for women racers abroad.
Shortly thereafter and with encouragement from several women motocross racers such as Gale Webb, Mercedes Gonzalez, KO Halfhill and Smart Girls Racing's, Augie Aususto, Bonnie and I developed the Women's Motocross Association "WMXA" in 1988. The WMXA venues ran in conjunction with California Racing Club program in Palmdale, CA. Three divisions were offered as women Novice, Intermediate and Expert riders lined the gate with more than 30 competitors ready to strut their stuff while enjoying the sport of motorcycle racing. The organization quickly expanded its' venues with events in conjunction with CMC, GFI and the famous Mammoth Mountain Mountain MX event.
With the addition of Brenda Hannah - a well known Women's Pro Jet-Ski Racer - the association quickly developed into a more well rounded organization known as the Women's International Motorsport Association "WIMSA" catering to Women's Motocross, Jet-Ski, and Auto racing. Mercedes Gonzales was actively competing in Altra-Light competition during the late Mickey Thompson's Off-Road Series, which enhanced the association as a whole.
In 1991, I was contacted by the Italian promoters wanting US involvement during their 1992 La Femme International Motocross Championships in Faenza, Italy. The US Women's MX Team concept began when Nadine Holbert of Houston, Texas and I contacted Elaine Ruff, then a Director of Operations for a high profile after-market company, to assist and support a team of US riders to race in the Italian Championships. That same year, the United States Women's Motocross Team was founded. The four pioneers representing the USA: Tami Rice - CA, Nadine Holbert - TX, Kristy Shealy - TX and Dee Ann Wood - TX went to Italy, and being the best of the best, placed in 3 of the top 5 positions!
After returning from competing in Italy, I approached my sponsor, Acerbis USA, with the concept of developing a women's chest protector to accommodate my needs as the chest protector I was using (designed for men) was not doing so. The protector was developed and known as the "Ladies Zoom". This protector is now known as the Acerbis "Ladies Fusion" and is worn by women motocross racers around the world.
When a second invitation arrived from Italy, Elaine Ruff contacted Kat Spann, owner and editor of the TEX-MX Newspaper also know as the Southern Dirt Bike Journal, to manage the newly founded U.S. Team. With support of after-market companies and the OEM's, it started to grow. Finally, there was a chance for women riders to gain the recognition and support not previously offered by the industry. This new concept spread and in 1996, the U.S. Women's Motorcycle League (WML) was born.
In 1999, Elaine Ruff turned the WML over to Miki Keller, who in 2004, desolved the WML and formed the new WMA (Women's Motocross Association). I am very proud to say that I worked along side Miki during her reign and have always supported the development of women's motocross.
Today, women's motocross is taken seriously, launching the circuit to a professional level. The WMX Championship Series is promoted by MX Sports which takes place in conjunction with premier amateur motocross events throughout the country.
For more information on WMX Pro Racing in the USA, please visit www.RaceWMX.com
Lives in:
Apple Valley, CA, USA
Member Since:
3/23/2011
